04 Le Repair / La Trame

Number of votes

1,368 (1,080 paper/288 online)

1. The project in a nutshell

A unique place to care for, repair, repurpose, and exchange clothing, offering a shared experience that promotes sustainability, social interaction, social diversity, and the circular economy.

2. The Project’s Objective

“Le Repair” is a project that invites us to rethink our clothing consumption and offers concrete actions to extend the life of clothing through a shared experience.

3. The Project in Detail

We aim to create a space based on the exchange of knowledge and materials, and on the reuse of existing textiles, fostering intercultural and intergenerational exchanges. “Le Repair” operates on a points system. Points are earned by donating unused clothing or by purchasing cards. These points serve as the sole currency for the following four entities, organized around a reception and information area: The Sewing Workshop, open to everyone with various options available: renting a workstation by the hour, week, or month; clothing repair workshops; and themed sewing classes. The Clothing Exchange: a permanent swap shop to exchange clothes and extend their lifespan. The Café: a welcoming space to enjoy a coffee or a soda and discuss textile-related topics (a small media library is available, featuring books, magazines, and films on the subject). The Boutique: a space for selling and consigning secondhand clothing, fabrics, sewing supplies, yarn, and more. The space will foster diverse social interactions and support a local, circular economy.

4. The amount requested to carry out the project

20,000 CHF

• Posters, flyers: 500 CHF

• Equipment purchases 5,000 / initial rent 6,500 / venue setup 2,000: 13,500 CHF

• Meals, travel, and administrative expenses for 3 volunteers leading the project: 1,000 CHF

• Graphic design / logo: 2,500 CHF

• Website: 2,500 CHF

5. Neighborhood(s)

Center

6. The Association

La Trame Association